Australia defends mining tax after 'zero earnings'
Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan defended the government's mining profits tax Thursday after reports that no revenue had collected in the first quarter due to China-driven cooling in the sector.
Kazakh-Swiss Business Council launched in Zurich
The agreement was signed by KazAtomProm’s (National Nuclear Company) Chairman Vladimir Shkolnik and Peter Spuhler, CEO and owner of Stadler Rail Group.
Athens to get two more years to meet deficit target: report
The Greek government will get a grace period of an extra two years to rein in its runaway public debt.
Canadians' well-being down as economy grows: study
Quality of life for Canadians has dropped significantly since the last recession in 2008, even though indicators show a rebound in the economy, said a study published Tuesday.
Facebook touts mobile gains as earnings beat forecast
Facebook said it was making strong gains in tapping the mobile advertising market as the world's leading social network turned in better-than-expected third quarter earnings Tuesday.
BBC pulls plug on world's oldest teletext service
BBC Ceefax, the world's first teletext service, ceased transmission on Tuesday after delivering 38 years of up-to-the-minute news and sports updates to the British public.
Kazakhstan is ready to supply agricultural goods to Austria: Nazarbayev
Kazakhstan may start supplying agricultural goods, including milling wheat, to Austria.
Kazakhstan Finance Ministry expects overfulfillment of target on import VAT in 2012
Kazakhstan FInance Minister talked about financial results of 9 months of 2012.
Singapore opens new cruise terminal, eyes Asian market
Singapore has opened a new cruise terminal capable of berthing the world's biggest luxury liners, in a bid to boost the city-state's position as a regional travel hub.